The International Genetically Engineered Machines Competition (iGEM) was held at the Hynes Convention Center in Boston. Students of Pui Ching competed in the event and won the gold award.

iGEM ​​is the largest competition in the academic field of biochemical engineering and the birthplace of countless biochemical technology startups.  iGEM was founded 8 years ago at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.  It later independently sponsored this world-class competition with corporate and social funding. Participants come from all over the world.  The number of participants exceeded 4,000 this year, including nearly 500 teams.  Pui Ching students Wu Kuan Choi, Mok Nga Teng, Lao Chon Hou, Leong Chon Neng, Lei Ieng Chon, Un Hoi Man, Lao Hou Ip, Ao Sao Wa, and Ieong Ho Chong, and Pui Ching alumnus Chio Lok Hang worked under the guidance of their instructor Ms. Cheong Wai Man and competed with fellow contestants from internationally renowned universities such as Tsinghua University, Peking University, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Harvard University and Oxford University.  Contestants in the competition came from secondary schools from 45 countries and regions.  Student contestants from Pui Ching won the gold award in the competition.

Student contestants from Pui Ching received help and support for their research and experiments from various parties in this event, including the Education and Youth Affairs Bureau, the Science and Technology Development Fund, University of Macau assistant professors Dr. Lee Tsz On, Dr. Wang Ya Fan, and Dr. Xie Rui Yu, and the Macao Science and Artificial Intelligence Education Association.  Our gratitude also goes to Pui Ching alumni Mr. Fong Pak Kei and Mr. Kam Wai Tak for their financial support and many alumni for their warm encouragement.